Biosurveillance Unit Manager (Chemist III) 61006954-178765

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Plans, organizes, delegates, and supervises the work performed in the Biosurveillance Unit within the Chemistry Section. Maintains all requirements for the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) program. Expands the Blosurvelllance Unit Into other areas of testing and surveillance Including per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) and harmful algal blooms (HABs}.

Maintains competency on validated methods, reviews and updates standard operating procedures (SOPs), maintains all quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) and purchasing records, ensures adequate supplies of all reagents and materials necessary for analysis. Performs instrument maintenance and troubleshooting. Oversees all method transfers and development. Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in toxicology testing.

Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements including Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and other agencies, as applicable. Ensures compliance with all grant requirements as stipulated by Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL), or other grantor's. as applicable. Participates In and supports successful laboratory audits and site visits.

Evaluates the need for and provides opportunities for appropriate technical and professional development for personnel. Documents training and competencies in accordance with laboratory quality assurance policies. Evaluates personnel using the Department of Public Health (DPH), Employee Performance Management Systems (EPMS), adhering to specified deadlines. Write reports on data obtained and present findings at scientific meetings and conferences. Assist Is data submission to the hospitals that are participating In the overdose biosurvelllance project by sending deidentified urine samples to the public health laboratory for analysis. Maintain the overdose biosurveillance dashboard by sending monthly data to the Bureau of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention.

Provides customer service to clients and partners. Works directly with Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) personnel and other Public Health Laboratory (PHL) partners. Provides consultation to agency personnel, SC emergency response partners, including, but not limited to, hospitals, poison control centers, law enforcement, and first responders. Maintains consistent communication with the Section Director and with other laboratory management, as needed.

State Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree in chemistry and experience in a laboratory setting related to the area of employment, including experience in operating and interpreting test results from complex analytical instrumentation such as gas, ion or liquid chromatographs or atomic absorption spectrophotometers; or a bachelor's degree in the natural sciences with academic credits in chemistry and experience in a laboratory setting related to the area of employment, including experience in operating and interpreting test results from complex analytical instrumentation such as gas, ion or liquid chromatographs or atomic absorption spectrophotometers. A doctorate in chemistry may be substituted for the required work experience.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Agency Additional Requirements: Additional training or experience in chemistry, toxicology, laboratory management, or public health are preferred.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

A master's degree in chemistry with at least two (2) year of experience working with analytical instrumentation and equipment including one or more of the following: LC-MS/MS, GC/MSD, ICP-MS, and/or HRMS with emphasis on analytical chemistry. E xperience supervising or leading laboratory staff, including assigning tasks, reviewing data, and supporting team development. A strong background in Mass Spectrometry (MS), method development, separation science, instrument software, and computers is highly desired. Preference given to those with toxicology and clinical analytical chemistry experience. Experience with HRMS highly desired.

DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid drivers license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

SC DPH: is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DPH does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation: Applicants needing an accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for an accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children

15 days annual (vacation) leave per year

15 days sick leave per year

13 paid holidays

State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs